What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator position at Columbus Oncology & Hematology?
SUMMARY: The Senior Clinical Research Nurse Coordinator will be knowledgeable of and perform all aspects of clinical research within the scope of their license. They will be managing the day-to-day operations of clinical studies, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, and providing expert nursing care to participants involved in oncology trials. They will serve as a key liaison between investigators, sponsors, and multidisciplinary teams, playing a critical role in advancing cancer research and improving patient outcomes. This position will work cooperatively with any outside or third-party groups that have working agreements with the Company.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
Columbus Oncology Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Coordinate and manage multiple complex oncology clinical trials from initiation through closeout.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for sponsors, monitors, investigators, and study teams.
- Perform patient screening, recruitment, informed consent, and enrollment for oncology trials.
- Deliver patient-centered care and support throughout study participation, including education, monitoring, and follow-up.
- Ensure adherence to study protocols, Good Clinical Practice (GCP), and institutional and regulatory requirements.
- Collect, document, and maintain accurate source data and case report forms (CRFs); ensure timely data entry and query resolution.
- Prepare and assist with audits, monitoring visits, and regulatory inspections.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, lab staff, and external vendors to ensure protocol compliance and participant safety.
- Contribute to protocol feasibility assessments and site selection processes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Two (2) years of recent clinical nursing or clinical research experience in a hospital, clinic or similar health care setting. Experience in oncology is preferred.
- Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (ACRP), Certified Clinical Research Professional (SOCRA), or equivalent certification preferred.
- Hold an active and in good standing license to practice nursing in the state of Ohio.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, drug calculation skills, clinical medicine, clinical trials and GCP concepts.
- Possess the ability to work well under pressure and manage deadlines while maintaining calm demeanor and collaborative presence.
- Shall have professional demeanor, strong communication skills with the public as well as physicians and co-workers.
- Ability to work well independently as well as collaboratively.
- Displays leadership and team building qualities.
- Experience or interest in policy and regulatory work.
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Word and Excel, electronic health systems and databases used in research environment, or have a willingness to learn and demonstrate proficiency within six months of hire. Experience with Clinical Trials Management Systems (i.e. Velos, OnCore, etc.) is preferred.
Columbus Oncology Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer and proudly a Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.
Salary : $85,000 - $105,000
